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Kevin Siegrist has elected to become a free agent.

Siegrest came over from the Cardinals on waivers at the beginning of September. The southpaw was one of the best lefty relievers in baseball from 2013-2016, but struggled with St. Louis and the Phillies to a 4.98 ERA in 2017. Because of his previous success he should draw some interest, but is likely looking at a deal that will be incentive-laden. Oct 4 - 4:49 PM

Phillies claimed LHP Kevin Siegrist off of waivers from the Cardinals.

The 28-year-old left-hander has struggled to a 4.98 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings this season, but was a standout in the Cardinals' bullpen the previous four seasons. It's a nice low-risk move for the Phillies as he's capable of being a nice bullpen piece. Sep 2 - 2:04 PM

Siegrist had a sensational rookie season back in 2013 and he was good in both 2015 and 2016, but the 28-year-old left-hander stumbled to a 4.98 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 34 1/3 innings this season with St. Louis and he'd been sidelined for the last four weeks with a forearm injury. He'll get another shot with a new organization. Aug 31 - 3:12 PM

Siegrist will probably need two or three rehab outings in the minors before getting clearance to return to the Cardinals' bullpen. The left-handed setup man has been on the disabled list since August 6, retroactive to August 4, with forearm tendinitis. Aug 22 - 5:38 PM

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Phillies claimed LHP Kevin Siegrist off of waivers from the Cardinals.

The 28-year-old left-hander has struggled to a 4.98 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings this season, but was a standout in the Cardinals' bullpen the previous four seasons. It's a nice low-risk move for the Phillies as he's capable of being a nice bullpen piece.

Siegrist had a sensational rookie season back in 2013 and he was good in both 2015 and 2016, but the 28-year-old left-hander stumbled to a 4.98 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 34 1/3 innings this season with St. Louis and he'd been sidelined for the last four weeks with a forearm injury. He'll get another shot with a new organization.

Siegrist will probably need two or three rehab outings in the minors before getting clearance to return to the Cardinals' bullpen. The left-handed setup man has been on the disabled list since August 6, retroactive to August 4, with forearm tendinitis.

Siegrist allowed a couple runs in his two rehab appearances, but his neck no longer appears to be an issue. The left-hander has struggled this season, posting a 4.28 ERA and 25/15 K/BB ratio over 27 1/3 relief innings.

Kevin Siegrist (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Friday.

It's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll need, but Siegrist figures to be activated at the start of the second half at the latest. The lefty holds a 4.28 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 25/15 K/BB ratio across 27 1/3 innings.

Siegrist declared himself game-ready after the workout and it sounds like he will be cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. The left-handed setup man has been on the disabled list since June 25 because of a cervical spine strain. If he can avoid setbacks, he should be ready to return to the Cardinals' bullpen right after the All-Star break.

Cardinals placed LHP Kevin Siegrist on the 10-day disabled list due to a cervical spine strain.

It's unclear at the moment just how much time the left-hander stands to miss. He has appeared in 31 games for the Cardinals this season, compiling a 4.28 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 25/15 K/BB ratio across 27 1/3 innings.

Kevin Siegrist (shoulder) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday.

Siegrist came down with some shoulder soreness early on in camp, but it's behind him now. He threw a round of batting practice on Sunday without any issues. The lefty shouldn't need much work to get geared up for the season. Siegrist, 27, compiled a 2.77 ERA over 67 appearances last season and will pitch in a set-up capacity again in 2017.

Kevin Siegrist (shoulder) said his next throwing session will come in a game after he had live batting practice session with "a little more intensity" Sunday.

Siegrist dealt with some shoulder soreness early on in camp, but he appears to be past it now. The left-handed reliever has plenty of time to fine-tune things before Opening Day, provided he can avoid a setback.

It's the first time this spring that he's faced hitters, as Siegrist is a little behind schedule because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder. The left-hander should be cleared for Grapefruit League action soon.